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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,276.97, 12,408.45 and 3,593.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,276.97, 12,408.45 and 3,593.44 is: 5,387.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,276.97 : 12,408.45 = 3,593.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,276.97/12,408.45 = 3,593.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,276.97x = 12,408.45 × 3,593.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,276.97x = 44,588,997.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,588,997.81/8,276.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,387.12

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